AVP, Commercial Auto - Calgary — Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
The Opportunity
Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders?
Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world?
- The Opportunity
- Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders?
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area AND
Key requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area OR
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area AND
- 2 or more years of management experience Our Culture
Application process
- Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications.
- Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection.
- All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.
- Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements. What you will do:
- Manage market facing underwriters who proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
- Identifies new growth opportunities with key distributors for areas of responsibility.
Company and context
- Ensure that accounts are qualified, and meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
- Along with underwriters in areas supervised, make agents/broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well prepared purpose.
- Oversee negotiations of Terms & Conditions and closes deals.
- Ensure cross-sell within areas of responsibility to increase product density with the account.
- Provide continuous coaching on sales best practices.
- Mentor staff to develop strong broker and client networks as related to industries underwritten by Business Unit.
- Monitor Sales Funnel and Production Metrics of team.
- Identify market trends and coverage exposures that may impact business results.
- Work with actuarial to ensure a proper rate / price structure.
- Manage relationships with producers by conducting line of business, book of business, class and segment analysis to ensure profitability and growth.
Additional details
- Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.
- Review agency books of business as well as profit/growth results and trends to recommend and implement action plans. What you bring to the table:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Underwriting or Market Facing area
- 2 or more years of management experience
Notes and original content
- What you will do:
- Review agency books of business as well as profit/growth results and trends to recommend and implement action plans.
- What you bring to the table:
- Our Culture
- Work for us.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer for this role?
Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) lists CHF 113'000 - 198'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Zurich Insurance (sede Ticino)'s original listing at careers.zurich.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
